Messi suffers unwanted first in FIFA World Cup final as Spain silence Argentina icon
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, marking Lionel Messi's first match without creating any chances in a World Cup final. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal, securing Spain's second World Cup title and extending their unbeaten international run to 38 games. Messi's performance stood out as he struggled against Spain's effective defensive strategy throughout the match.